Two tons of illegal ivory seized in Vietnam
Two tons of ivory hidden in a timber shipment from Mozambique has been seized in Vietnam, customs authorities have said, the second large haul of the illegally-trafficked product in a …
Philippines tells US: “No more joint patrols in South China Sea”
The Philippines has officially informed the United States that joint patrols in the South China Sea have been suspended, following orders from President Duterte. “They have been suspended for the …
Indonesian faces 20 years for ‘poison coffee’ murder
Indonesian prosecutors have demanded that a woman accused of murdering her friend by slipping cyanide into her coffee spend 20 years behind bars. Jessica Kumala Wongso, an Australian permanent resident, …
Dutch man jailed in Burma after pulling plug on Buddhist sermon amplifier
A Myanmar court has sentenced a Dutch man to three months in prison for unplugging an amplifier at a late-night Buddhist sermon near his hotel in Mandalay. 30-year-old Klass Haytema was …
Human traffickers pass off female victims as professional boxers on tour
A new human trafficking ploy has been uncovered at NAIA. Authorities said that syndicates are now taking victims out of the Philippines by pretending they are boxers. The ploy was uncovered by the …
Canadian says life sentence for selling ecstasy in Makati is miscarriage
A Canadian man has been sentenced to life in prison for his part is attempting to sell ecstasy in Makati, Manila. 34-year-old Jeremy Eaton was arrested in June along with Australian …
US Warships make landmark visit to strategic Vietnam port
Two US warships made port calls at Vietnam’s naval base at Cam Ranh Bay on Tuesday, in a brief but symbolic return for US combat vessels to what was a …
Vietnam war propaganda broadcaster Hanoi Hannah dies aged 87
Silky-voiced propaganda broadcaster “Hanoi Hannah”, famous for urging American GIs to leave her country during the Vietnam War, has died at age 87. The radio presenter, whose real name was …
Duterte warns: “Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia new frontier of terrorism”
President Duterte told a group of soldiers this week that they need to prepare for the onslaught of terrorism within the country and the surrounding area as “the next frontier …
US and Philippine armed forces repair schools in Cagayan Valley
US Marines and Sailors with the 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (3d MEB) have been working alongside their Armed Forces of the Philippines counterparts to repair portions of the Palawig and …
57-year-old Filipina widow bashed to death in Adelaide after road rage incident
Myrna Nilsson, aged 57, was bashed to death at her home in the Adelaide suburb of Valley View. Apparently a road rage incident preceded the home invasion that ended the …
Duterte says China, Russia supportive when he complained of US
President Duterte said on Sunday he had received support from Russia and China when he complained to them about the United States, in another broadside that could test his increasingly …
Filipino arrested at Manila airport with 4.8 kilos of cocaine
A Filipino was arrested at the NAIA after authorities discovered he was attempting to smuggle 4.8 kilos of high-grade cocaine into the country. A certain Jon Jon Timbang Villamin Jr. …
Extremists growing threat to Southeast Asia, says Singapore defence chief
The threat that violent extremist groups pose to Southeast Asia is growing each year as they become more organized and focused in their aims, Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen …
Three Chinese fishermen killed in confrontation with South Korea coastguard
Three Chinese fishermen were killed in a fire that broke out on their boat when South Korean coastguards, trying to apprehend them for illegal fishing, threw flash grenades into a …
Chinese man arrested after trying to deposit fake US dollars into bank
A Chinese man has been arrested after he attempted to deposit fake US dollars in a bank in Malate yesterday morning. 50-year-old Wong Kwok Ming, of Iris Tower, Tivoli Gardens, Mandulauyong …
Enraged husband cuts penis off wife’s lover after discovering them in bed
An enraged husband stabbed his wife’s lover in the back several times before cutting off his penis in a sudden rage of jealousy after discovering the two in bed together. …
Three severed heads, burnt beyond recognition, found in Quezon province
Three severed burned heads were discovered by residents in two separate places in Cambuga, Quezon province, last week. Police said the heads had been mutilated and and burned beyond recognition …
Despite ceasefire, communist NPA rebels continue to extort and kidnap
Military officials have said that NPA rebels continue to engage in extortion and kidnapping in several districts of Mindanao, including Sarangani Province and Davao Occidental – this in spite of the …
American found dead on the roadside after night of drinking at dance event
An American was found dead along a roadway near his home in the town of Cordova on Friday night. 65-year-old Kenneth Larrivee was discovered 500 metres from his home after returning …
Getting far off the beaten track in East Timor
Sometimes it’s hard to know what the highlight of any particular holiday is until it’s all over. In the case of East Timor, I can confidently say that the best …
“The Iron Lady” – Miriam Defensor Santiago, dead at 71
MANILA, Philippines – Atty. Jun Santiago, husband of Miriam Defensor Santiago reported this morning that Miriam died in her sleep at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Bonifacio Global City. Santiago …
Surrendered communist rebels given 700,000 pesos to rebuild lives
Fourteen surrendered New People’s Army communist rebels have received 700,000 pesos from the Government of Davao del Sur. The fourteen rebels received the assistance on Monday at at a resort in …
Opinion: There’s something missing in the Malacañang
The wide boy antics of the newly elected president of the Philippines notwithstanding (it certainly is one hell of a show) there is something missing from the narrative. As much …
Indonesia arrests people smuggler who targeted Australia
Indonesian police have arrested an alleged key people smuggler who has targeted Australia since 1999, Indonesian and Australian authorities said on Saturday. Abraham Louhenapessy was arrested in Jakarta this week …
Soldier in Tagum City arrested for theft and sale of bullets
A Philippine soldier has been arrested after he stole 1,000 rounds of ammunition at the Army’s 10th Infantry Division in Mawab, Compostela Valley, this week. Military officials made the announcement …